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The Domino Effect

When you make a change to one behavior, it will activate a chain reaction and cause a shift in related behaviors as well. It occurs for 2 reasons:

  • Many of the habits and routines that make up our daily lives are related to one another.
  • It capitalizes on one of the core principles of human behavior: commitment and consistency. 

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You can never change just one behavior. Our behaviors are interconnected, so when you change one behavior, other behaviors also shift."

BJ FOGG

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Create a Domino Effect

  • Start with the thing you are most motivated to do, a small behavior and do it consistently. 
  • Maintain momentum and immediately move to the next task you are motivated to finish. 
  • When in doubt, break things down into smaller chunks. As you try new habits,...

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